10 Alums Meet in Western Conf. Final

Monday, May 19, 2014

Chicago, LA leaders include two former college players who have won Conn Smythe Trophies.

Jonathan Toews is hoping to win his third Stanley Cup.

As two recent Stanley Cup winners square off in the NHL's Western Conference Final, at least 10 former NCAA players will take the ice, including former Conn Smythe Trophy winners Jonathan Toews (Chicago/North Dakota) and Jonathan Quick (Los Angeles/Massachusetts).

Former NCAA stars representing nine schools are on the two teams' rosters. North Dakota is assured of an alumnus in the Stanley Cup Final, with Chicago captain Toews and Kings alternate captain Matt Greene both representing UND.

Four players involved were All-Americans in college: Toews, Quick, Alec Martinez (Miami) and Willie Mitchell (Clarkson). While all 10 players have won a Stanley Cup, only one - Ben Smith (Boston College) - also won an NCAA title. He won two, in 2008 and '10.

Below is a look at the alums on each roster courtesy of College Hockey Inc.'s NHL Matchup Tool:

CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS

Former Collegians

2 – Duncan Keith – Michigan State (2001-03)

He and Jonathan Toews are the first former NCAA players to win two Olympic gold medals